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Thursday, April 19, 2007

MRI results

So what I actually have is chomdromalacia patella. ("Runners Knee," as opposed to "Jumper's Knee.") Softening and swelling of cartilage between the knee cap and femur. I also have a fairly large Baker cyst as a result of fluid buildup. This is good news, actually, on all sides. It nearly always is recoverable without surgery. Should be better by now than it is, but I have not been known to rest well. I have been told to REST WELL, but overuse only prolongs recovery; it does not usually do further damage.

I am headed out to Anchorage for a work conference and it may be a few days before I post again. I just wanted to leave on a happy note with another picture of sunshine in Juneau, because it may not look like this again for weeks. Have a great weekend all, and Ride Well.

43 comments:

Hi Jill,I had chondromalacia (there is a much simpler, cheaper diagnostic),and I don't have any problem now. I did three things you might not like:I did leg strengthening exercises with my leg nearly straight (with a legextension machine); I started up riding again pretty gradually; and Ipaid close attention to any pain and discomfort in my knee.

Jillhi... my first time here. Anyway.. I love have passion for alaska.. it's a beautiful place but I have never been there. Would love to go there someday as Alaska is one of the places I really want to visit. Take care.

Glad to hear it, Jill. They always wait forever before finally doing an MRI, but once they do, things move along a lot faster. Take it easy, do some swimming. You're young; you can get back in shape in three weeks, easily.

jill, you forgot to remind me how hilly it is when you get out near the end of the road. rode a little over 60 miles but i feel like i did 100. can't wait 'til your knee gets better so we can cruise out the road together.

Great pics. Impressed by the latin. The best my wife Florence can manage is lapsus linguae (slip of the tongue).Best of luck and hope you get better soon.Even 7:15 is like the middle of the night to me!

i totally just stumbled upon your blog randomly, and i just wanted to say that i love the town of juneau! i visited there, skagway and ketchikan on a cruise last september. i had an amazing lunch at a restaurant there, at a really nice place! i just cant remember what it is called for the life of me... anyways, i completely enjoyed my expirience in juneau, and the rest of my alaskan visit. also, i know of something that may help your knee. i know of people who have had forms of cancer and other uncurable diseases, and after taking these supplements the signs have decreased dramatically, even dissappeared completely. they are all natural substances, absolutely no chemicals or anything. they simply provide our bodies with the nutrients that we lack from our daily diets...they are amazing!! if you'd be interested in learning more about them, you can contact me at conversepiratecai@hotmail.com now take care of your knee and get back to that cycling!

Wow.. haven't been to your blog in a couple of months (since shortly after Susitna) but I just got caught up. Glad to hear that you've got a name for your damage now and you've got some ways to get healed. I'm pulling for you in California...

It been many years since I spent a little time in Alaska--Fairbanks area. It was a beautiful place but I missed my fast-food. I also couldn't get quite comfortable with those bears in the trash dumpster. Great site; great photos. Challenge the minds of your young folks at YouthPlay.

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